FORD TRANSIT 2016: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V238000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-03-26 | 2019-03-26 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-04 - 2019-01-09
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
Vantage Mobility International, LLC "Vantage" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
